MLS watch guide
How to Watch the Seattle Sounders FC
Full-season estimate: $229/season ($23/mo)
MLS
Seattle Sounders FC
Next game
Sunday, May 24
Best starting path
Start here to watch the Seattle Sounders FC
MLB in-market streaming + Apple TV+
Start with MLB in-market streaming and Apple TV+ for Seattle Sounders FC fans in Columbus, Oh. Budget about $229/season ($23/month) once local and national windows are included.
Using location ZIP 43215 (Columbus, Oh).
No live-TV base package is required for this home-market model; the recommendation starts with standalone services instead.
Season
$229
Monthly
$23
Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated May 21, 2026; updated hourly.
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| Date | Matchup | Time | Watch on |
|---|---|---|---|
Seattle Sounders FC at LAFCMLS | 9:00 PM EDT | Apple TV+ |
Platform checks
Is the Seattle Sounders FC game on a streaming-only service tonight?
Jump straight to the yes/no pages fans search before game time. Each page points back here for the full schedule and cost stack.
Percentile
0%
more expensive than 0% of teams
MLS Rank
#26/30
most expensive
MLS Avg
$13/mo
right at average
MLS streaming range
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Alternative stacks
Sling Orange
Sling Orange + MLB in-market streaming + Apple TV+
Complete coverage in the model, but about $460/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$69
Season
$689
YouTube TV Sports Plan
YouTube TV Sports Plan + MLB in-market streaming + Apple TV+
Complete coverage in the model, but about $650/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$88
Season
$879
Sling Orange + Blue
Sling Orange + Blue + MLB in-market streaming + Apple TV+
Complete coverage in the model, but about $660/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$89
Season
$889
Recommended stack details
Local coverage
MLB in-market streaming
Standalone app
Standalone app
Estimated cost
$99.99/season
Add-on
Apple TV+
Apple TV+ - ~507 games/season
MLS Season Pass
Estimated cost
$129/yr
What this page assumes you can skip
Prime Video, Netflix Standard with ads, Peacock Premium, NFL Sunday Ticket, and a few other non-essential extras.
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Tonight, asked & answered
The questions fans ask right now
- What channel is the Seattle Sounders FC game on tonight?
- There is no Seattle Sounders FC game tonight. The next game is Sunday, May 24 at 9:00 PM EDT on Apple TV+.
- Is the next Seattle Sounders FC game free to watch?
- No — The next Seattle Sounders FC game airs on Apple TV+, which requires a subscription.
- Is the Seattle Sounders FC game on Apple TV+ tonight?
- There is no Seattle Sounders FC game tonight, so nothing is on Apple TV+ for this team tonight.
How we checked the math
Last reviewed
- We price this guide from Columbus, Oh ZIP 43215; if neither a ZIP nor TV market is available, we fall back to SEATTLE - TACOMA.
- MLS coverage can mix local rights, national windows, and direct-to-consumer add-ons.
- Change the ZIP, add another team, or model an away-market fan when your setup is different.
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